WHATEVER BECAME OF THESE GREAT OLD STAMP COMPANIES

UPDATE 10/5/06: A nice man named David has offered to keep this page updated until I can take it over again, but with more surgery in my immediate future, I realize that I can probably no longer keep this page up to date. I asked David if he could take it over, and he has graciously agreed. So, if you have updates on 'older' stamp companies, please email David directly at david@artstampn.com To view the latest updates from now on, please go to David's website page at:
http://www.artstampn.com/whatever%20happened.html

Thanks, David, and thanks to ALL of you who have been so generous to send your information to keep everyone as up to date as possible on these great old stamp companies! Whatever info you have sent ME that did NOT wind up being updated, please resend it to David.
Best Wishes...Joan
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Message 8/11/08 My youngest son, Allen, has cancer, and he is my main priority right now, while he is having chemo, etc. Sometimes my own health problems cause a delay in my updating this page and answering emails of those kind enough to send updates for this page. I apologize and hope you will bear with me. Thanks for your understanding. Joan

PLEASE Do Me the Favor and Courtesy of Signing Your NAME to the emails you are kind enough to send concerning information about various old stamp companies. 95% of the emails I receive have NO Name at all. If you don't want your name posted on this webpage as the one who sent the information, simply tell me, and it won't be. Thanks. Joan

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                 If You think of any companies that I have not,
please email me, so I can add them to this list, and if you know what became of any of the companies listed below, Please email me, so I can put the information with the company name. I am sure ALL of us would like to know what became of so many of our favorite stamp companies of years gone by. Many of the names listed may still be in business, but possibly not advertising, so we need help in finding them. If they have sold or closed, we would like to know that as well. (The companies with an URL have obviously been found) A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE BEEN SO KIND & GENEROUS WITH YOUR TIME TO SEND THIS INFORMATION.

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               Find Stamps From Companies that Are Now
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Acey Deucy ???... Lea, AKA Legs, writes, "Lynne Perella is still very active with this company. I don't know of a website, but I have heard that Wonderland Emporium sells her images online. Acey Deucy does a lot of wholesale, apparently because I see them in every stamp store I ever visit! Lynne is still on the editorial board for Somerset Studio, I believe." On 7/18/03, Cheryl Johnson sent this information: Acey Deucy is still alive and well at: P.O. Box 194, Ancram, NY 12502. THANKS, Cheryl!! On 5-05, Stampo, owner of VVLS, sent this update: "I hear that Acey Deucy has gone under." Does anyone know for SURE? 5/17/05
UPDATE 12/05: Sue writes that she received this email in June of this year from owner of Acey Deucy: "Sorry. I am currently in the process of selling my stamp line, so am not taking any new orders. The sale is still a work in progress, and it will take a while to be
finalized. Best wishes, Lynne"
UPDATE 5/6/06: Cathy sends this update from owner, "I am taking a hiatus from the stamp business, for personal and professional reasons, and the final outcome is still very shadowy and uncertain. I am exploring some avenues for placing my stamp designs with other sources, but the process is very slow. After having Acey Deucy for so many years, I don't want to make the wrong decision in terms of what is "next". So, for now, the company is on hold. Lynne Perrella"
UPDATE 5/11/06: Susan at www.stampdiva.com bought up all of Lynne Perrella's remaining Acey Deucy inventory stock. When that stock is gone, she won't be selling Acey Deucy any longer, as she didn't buy the company, just Lynne's remaining stock. The company is apparently still up for sale.
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After Midnight Art Stamps ... www.AMStamps.com
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A La' Art...... http://www.agwstamps.com

Alextamping .... http://www.alextamping.com/ UPDATE 8/25/05: Look at her new Scenic stamping video! http://www.alextamping.com/cardanimation.html How NEAT is That!!??
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Alice in Rubberland.... Anna Marie reports, "Alice in Rubberland: not operational. Was up for sale as of 1999; as far as I know, Paul has never sold it. Some of the images were licensed to him by an artist who now has his own company at this addr: http://www.midsummernightstamps.com/indexnolayer.html
On 10/4/04, Gillian emails:

"I was Interested to see a mention of "Alice in Rubberland" on your site. I designed a whole range of Teddy Bear stamps for Paul in the 1990s, but when he moved to Seattle he sort of dropped off the radar, and I've heard nothing further from him. Would be very interested to know if he's still in the business, or where he is now, should you have any info. As I live in Nottingham, England, obviously I have to rely on the internet for any scraps of news, and I'd be grateful for anything you could pass on. Gillian Elias"

UPDATE 6/9/05:

I just went to the link you have on your page under Alice in Rubberland (http://www.midsummernightstamps.com/indexnolayer.html) and found that they are no longer in business as of May 19, 2005. Keely Bush..........Thanks for the update, Keely.

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All Creatures Rubber Stamps ... 27502 NE 147th Ave, Dept RS, Battle Ground, WA 98604
(No Website/URL) UPDATE 11/15/04 "I carry a small selection of Wandakins and All Creatures stamps on my website, www.rubber-stamp-shack.com." I got this today from Barbara DiPrizio. 11/15/04
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American Art Stamp - http://www.americanartstamp.com/ Robert G. Tepper (Owner)
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a•Muse•ing Rubber Stamps ..... Now owned by 100 Proof Press "The owners were burnt out on running a small side business in addition to their regular jobs. The plates were being used as a coffee table when I approached them, and Diane Muse was still filling the occasional order, but not advertising or promoting her business." writes Ann of 100 PP.
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Anita's Back Street Inc. 3/11/06 Does anyone have any information on this company?
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Ann-Ticipations ... http://www.ann-ticipations.com/
Update 8/3/05: Message from New Owners of Ann-Ticipations:
Ann-ticipations rubber stamp designs are now available from us. We purchased the company from Annie and are looking forward to continuing the fine line of stamps she has created. She has also agreed to continue designing new stamps for us. Thanks, Paul & Berty Minnick. Stamps N' More, 109 E. Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, (570) 385-4877.......You can still view the catalog at www.ann-ticipations.com We will continue to maintain that web site. We do not have online ordering yet, but you can download or print out an order form and fax or mail it in.

A.N.T. Transfer... Lisa wants to know where they are. So do I! : ) Donnie England to the rescue! Donnie reports: A.N.T. Transfer was a partnership of two highly creative women, Nancy Gano and Ann Kerchner. (A.N.T. stands for "Ann & Nancy together"). About 8 years ago the partnership dissolved and Nancy Gano continued on as the sole proprietor of the company, until it's sale to Magenta Art Stamps. Ann Kerchner went on to pursue other interests and is currently a dental hygienist living in Nipomo California (near San Luis Obispo). Nancy also began to pursue other interests along with helping to run Rubberama Festival Productions until 1998. She is an accomplished assemblage artist and has begun exhibiting at selective art shows and art & wine festivals. Her new company is called Resurrection. Ann and Nancy began a second successful collaboration and have been teaching art classes at ArtFest in Port Townsend Washington for the last couple of years. In 2004 Nancy hopes to also be teaching classes at Art & Soul in Portland Oregon.
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Anne-Made Designs...Now owned by www.StampingSensations.com. Vicki Davis is the new owner and is still selling exactly the way Anne did. Anne sold her company due to her health problems with severe diabetes. She could use all of our prayers.
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Appalachian Art Stamps ...Apparently closed UPDATE: 3/19/06 Amy writes: Appalachian Art Stamps was sold several years ago and the name was changed to
Appaloosa Art Stamps. They had a fire recently, so there is no website currently, but their e-mail is: aas@moscow.com Thanks, Amy!
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Arizona Stamps, Too! Judy, AKA, Dragonhome says, "Arizona Stamps, Too! was sold to Mail Expressions." Mail Expressions is now sadly out of business as well..... Julee offers this: The person who used to own Arizona Stamps, Too is trying to sell some original drawings here --> http://rubberstampinfo.com/classifieds.shtml 5/31/03
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Art Gone Wild .... http://www.agwstamps.com/ Also owner of A La' Art 6/7/04
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Artfully Scribed ... UPDATE 9/6/05: "The retail storefront for Artfully Scribed CLOSED earlier this year. However, the stamp-a-log and stitch-a-log are still available at www.stampalog.com Most of the great teaching staff are now teaching at Cami's Paperie in Purcellville, VA, (www.camispaperie.com) and Rubber Chicken in Gaithersburg, MD (www.rubberchickenstampart.com) "
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Art Gecko ... 1963 Sunburst Terr. West Linn, OR 97068... This is from Judy/dragonhome's files, and could be outdated, but it gives you a place to start, and might still be current. Thanks, Judy. 7/6/03
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Artistamp ... www.artistamps.com UPDATE 8/12/05:

Artistic Drawing ... Hilke writes, "They had a large ad in the RSM Nov/Dec 2000 issue....but haven't seen them since." Does anyone know where they are now?
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ArtStampn ... UPDATE 12/20/05 David Isaacs writes, "Previously sold under the Colorado StampN' brand name. I am happy to announce that I am back in business with over 700 original rubber stamp designs available mounted or Ready2Mount (pre trimmed on self adhesive stamp foam). Retail online in my Webstore. Wholesale to stores. Huge example gallery of cards and more. http://www.artstampn.com/home.htm
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Bad Axe Trading Company ... UPDATE 6/27/06: According to the now former owner owner of Bad Axe, Chris Hall, in a note to Roberta at RSM, she has sold her company to Stamping Sensations, but the owners of Stamping Sensations will continue to keep up the Bad Axe website. www.badaxetradingcompany.com Chris was recently hired to do her dream job as an archaeologist with the National Park Service and will be traveling around the country starting in July 2006 doing excavations. Needless to say, she is VERY excited. She plans to continue to do new images for Bad Axe from time to time.

Bartholomew's Ink......Great, Funny 'Mystery' images..... purchased by Stamp Francisco. San Francisco retail store closed due to relocation near Portland, OR. (See schedule, on website: www.stampfrancisco.com, July, 2003, for more details)
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Bear Creek Rubber Stamps..... Betty is looking for this company and writes, "I used to buy stamps from a company called, Bear Creek. I believe they were out of Idaho or Colorado and were originally owned by mother/daughter team. They had some nice solid animal images." If you have any info on this company, please email me, so I can post it. Thanks! 11/16/03......On 12/6/03, Jeri offered this info: "Bear Rubber Stamps is a mother/daughter company out of Spokane, WA. I found them on Gingerwood...don't know if it's the same or a rendition of Bear Creek Rubber. Jeri Cyr" Thanks, Jeri. ....... UPDATE 9/16/05: "Hi Joan. I was going through an old Stamper's Sampler/1999, and found some additional info for Bear Creek Stamp Co. The company was originally at 74 4th Ave, NW, Kalispell, MT 59901. (406) 257-0597. (Note: I called this number and it is no longer a working number 9/16/05 Joan) So, I'm thinking that Bear Rubber and Bear Creek Rubber Stamps may be two different companies. Bear Rubber originated out of Oregon and not MT. Thnx Mary Mansfield/HongKong" (Mary is right, as I also called the phone number listed on the Bear Rubber Stamps site, and was told (by the husband) that it was not the same company as Bear Creek Stamps. 9/16/05) Thanks, Mary!

Bear Rubber Stamps: http://www.bearrubberstamps.com On 7/22/04, the New OWNER of Bear Rubber Stamps company emailed me with this info: "I am owner of Bear Rubber Stamps, now located in Spokane, WA. Previous owner was Mayvis Sloan, who originally started the business in Oregon, and then moved to Coeur d' Alene, ID with it. It became mine in November 2001. I run the business along with my mom and my sister. We have a website - (ABOVE) - we've added several new images since Nov. 2001, but still have all of the original images that Mayvis began with. Hope this helps update your records! Meegan THANKS, Meegan!! 8/16/04
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Biblical Impressions ... 2/17/06 Carla writes: Biblical Impressions used to be on line, but when I tried to visit their site, it said it is is no longer there. Did they go out of business or just off line? Does anyone know of any other Christian inspired rubber stamp company? Thanks for any help anyone can give me. Carla. UPDATE 2/20/06: Some nice people sent these two companies info for you, Carla ... 'My Sentiments Exactly www.sentiments.com (719) 260-6001 ... AND Eureka www.eurekastamps.com (210) 979-8200

Bizzaro ... opened in the early 70's http://www.bizzaro.com/ Link works since Susan List pointed out that I had left one of the 'z's' out in Bizzaro! Thanks Susan!! 8/4/05
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Blazing Star Rubber Stamps .... Patti is looking for this company and a neat lighthouse stamp it has or had. Can you help her? If so, please email me. Thanks! 11/17/03 UPDATE 2/13/06: Laurel, owner of CowTown Rubber Stamps sent this info: "Blazing Star went out of biz, after a 5 year stint of making stamps. She tried to sell the biz, but there were no takers that we know of. They moved into their old jobs that they did prior to the biz."
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Brown Stamps .... Alive & Well .... http://www.stampusa.com/artists/ken.htm Judy/dragonhomes found this for us. Thanks again, Judy!
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Burlap Press Rubber Stamps....Vivian writes, "What happened to Burlap Press? Does anyone manufacture her designs? They were just too cute to have disappeared. Thanks. Vivian" Can you help? If so, please email me with any info you may have. Thanks! 11/16/03
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"Carmen's Veranda, Still in business as part of Post Script Studio," reports Jamie. Website URL: http://www.postscriptstudio.com/(Doesn't go to an actual working website, but does have their name, saying it is under donstruction. 5/24/06) Stampo, owner of Viva LasVegastamps, questions whether Carmen's Veranda is still filling orders: I really question whether Carmen's Veranda is still filling orders, since I placed one 18 months ago that was never filled and have heard from lots of people that they weren't able to order stamps from her. 6/12/03
Update 1/2/05 ... Nora wrote, "I ordered a catalog from Carmen's Veranda maaaany moons ago and got this e-mail from her, which I will pass along. It is now 1/2/05, and I still have not received my catalog, nor heard more from her." The email:

Subject: Re: delay in receiving your orders
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 12:13:45 -0700
I know that you have been patiently waiting for your catalog or order. I apologize for the delays and have not (to my knowledge) either charged a credit card or cashed a check for any order that has not shipped. I cannot
tell you when I will be able to send your merchandise. My family is (and has been) going through a crisis that is unpredictable in nature and I cannot tell you when there will be a lull long enough for me to respond to
your orders. If you would like to cancel your order, please email me. If you've send a check or you've send me credit card information, I'll shred the order. It is too difficult to deactivate the web site temporarily, but if this situation continues, I will take down the site to discourage orders. I know I'm receiving negative P.R. on some of the boards, but it is not my intent to defraud anyone but explain that this is not my top priority right now. Sometimes life gets in the way of rubber... Thanks for your understanding, Elaine Madrid 8/2004

Carv'ed .... "Do you remember Carv'ed? I wonder what happened to her images, she had some good ones!" asks Ann, owner of 100 Proof Press. UPDATE 2.13/06 "I noticed someone asked about "Carv'ed". I think they're talking about "Karv'd", a company started by Katherine McKearn in the early/mid 90s. She moved to Denmark for a year or so and closed the business. I think she's back in the States now, but I haven't been able to track her down. Last I knew, she was retaining ownership of all designs in case she ever wanted to start the business again. Would love to contact Kathy, if anyone knows where she is. Celine" (Kathy, contact Celine at spike2000@wowway.com)
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Catch A Falling Star ... They are alive and well and now on the East Coast. In fact, I just ordered some stamps from her! (5/03) Here is the website URL: http://www.catchstar.com The VERY nice owners are Carol and Ray. They are a Home based business and make their stamps from beginning to end. In business for 9 years now.
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Cat Dancing Design ... www.cornishheritagefarms.com(New Owner as of 6/05. See 7/9/05 Update Below) Closed about two years ago, after being up for sale for awhile.
UDATE 4/10/05:

"Hi Joan, I noticed our company Cat Dancing Design listed on your "Whatever happened" list and yes, we are no longer in business but we sold our images and plates to Melanie Sage who at the time was living in SO. Calif. She said she would probably sell CDD on ebay but I never saw any of it. We had allot of fun images and I hope they are still available somewhere! It was fun and hard work and it's nice to see allot the co's which started when we did still going today. Thanks, Cathy Marshall PS: We have moved to Texas to be closer to grandkids!"
UPDATE 6/16/05 :

I bought Cat Dancing a couple years ago, hoping to get it back off the ground. It just didn’t happen, I didn’t have the time and got involved in other things and never pursued selling it. I have the line available now, and am moving within the next month from So Cal to Oregon- I am asking $3000 obo for tons of inventory, matrix, plates, mounted stamps, convention supplies, sample cards and more. I just want it to find a new home before I move. Anyone interested can email me at melaniesage@charter.net Feel free to post this to your website or wherever else appropriate. Thanks, Melanie

UPDATE 7/9/05: There is a NEW OWNER of Cat Dancing Design, Liz Pomeroy!
(I hear she has a fascinating English accent : ) Liz writes:

Richard & I purchased CAT DANCING DESIGN in June 2005. With the purchase came a lot of original inventory – both mounted & unmounted stamps. We are selling all of these off on our Ebay store – so that we can start afresh with all NEW stock to our standards... eBay Store - eBay Store - Cornish Heritage Farms: UNMOUNTED Rubber Stamp Sets, RUBBER STAMP We are currently working on getting a new catalog made & once it is available we will update this page. For other updates please visit us at www.cornishheritagefarms.com
UPDATE 10/4/05: Liz write to say, Cat Dancing Design is now up & running. The FREE DOWNLOADABLE CATALOG is available on our website – www.cornishheritagefarms.com " Liz also said that she and her husband have also just purchased SonLight Impressions. That information is listed under SonLight Impressions farther down this list.

Classic Status Rubber Stamps....Darlene wrote on 8/10/03: "Any word on Classic Status? I've heard they had some great stamps, but I haven't been able to reach them on the internet. Many thanx and best regards ... Darlene Crane.............. On 8/28/03, Darlene Munsey wrote this: "I used to purchase their stamps wholesale when they were in business and in April I e-mailed Steve, the owner, for advice in producing my own line of stamps (which I am still working on!). In his reply, he stated that he and his wife quit their rubber stamp business due to trademark issues with one of their auto images. He stated that there was too much liability. He and his wife Meredith are very talented and their current venture is: http://www.merfnsteve.com/ Your site is very informative! Thank you for compiling the information. Sincerely, Darlene M." (Thanks for the update, Darlene.)
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Coffee Break ... StampinTammy reported this about Coffee Break:
Mike and Chris Meador (owners of Coffee Break) live here on the west side of Indianapolis and do still operate their wholesale business. (Wholesales their accessories...but still Retails the rubber stamps) In addition to selling their products to stamp and scrapbook stores, they also travel and sell their wares at many conventions around the country. They just had their 2nd annual "warehouse sale" the first weekend of May 03, and I got lots of good bargains. They have an incredible line of eyelets, brads, typewriter keys, and misc. other cool things. Hope this info helps with your ongoing list....Jane adds their address: PO Box 34281, Indianapolis IN 46234  .... Capi Pike adds: "You might have better luck with the fax machine 800 229-1824 or 317 293-1824." Stampo adds: Mike still has Coffee Break as we know and your description was a little confusing... he retails his rubber stamps (no wholesale) but does wholesale the accessories he has. 6/12/03
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Colorado StampN': UPDATE: 12/20/05 David Isaacs writes, "My ex-wife and I operated a retail store, Colorado StampN', for 4 years in Westminster, a suburb of Denver. I made custom stamps and created over 700 original designs, which we sold in our store and in shows. We closed the store in May 2004, and I suspended the stamp making for a year and a half. After separating and divorce, I now live in northeastern Colorado and am now back in business with a new name ArtStampn http://www.artstampn.com/home.htm" See more details under ArtStampn
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Copper Leaf Creations - coprlf@msn.com   P.O. Box 6463, Chandler, AZ 85246   Ph: 480-963-4664
UPDATE: 11/11/05 "We have moved! New Address is: Copper Leaf Creations, 34795 W. Eclipse Road, Stanfield, AZ 85272
Ph: 520-424-9630 Fax: 520-424-9629   Thanks to all the stampers. Deb & Fred   www.copperleafcreations.com
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Cottage Stamper Inc.... 3/11/06 Does anyone have any info on this company?
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Cowtown Rubber Stamps ... www.cowtownstamps.com   ALIVE and WELL!! 212/06 per owner, Laurel. Thanks, Laurel!
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Daisy Kingdom ... Anyone have any info??? On 12/16/04, Judy writes: "No Longer in Business (I think - from an article I read in the Portland Tribune - also, their website is now gone)"
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Delafield ..."Delafield only closed the stamp portion of the business; I think the address in WI is still valid," according to Nancy Ward.... Janet C at TN writes: "I know for a fact that Delafield Stamp Company is out of business. I tried calling their old number, and the woman there told me that they USED to be Delafield, but they were out of the rubber stamp business, and now had another endeavor underway."
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Desert Stamper..... http://desertstamper.hypermart.net/NewCatalog/NewCatalog.htm
Velda was nice enough to send this URL, in case it is the same company stampers are looking for. Thanks, Velda! .....   Inkerdoodler writes, "I saw Desert Stamp at a show last year
in Phoenix and I think they are still operating."
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Designs Ink'd ... 8/28/05 Tami sends this info: Purchased by 'I Brake For Stamps' Sold on ebay at:

Detailed Rubber Stamps ... Now owned by 100 Proof Press "The owners
were burnt out on running a small side business in addition to their regular jobs," writes Ann of 100 PP.
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Diamonds Rubber Stamps..... Judy/dragonhomes offers this from her files: P.O.Box 2472, Temecula, CA 92590. Phone: 909-699-0766, fax: 909-699-0766 (This info could be outdated....but you have a phone number to try. If you find they are still open, please let the rest of us know by emailing me. Thanks.) 7/6/03 Cheryl Johnson writes on 7/18/03 with this update, after contacting owner, Carol Lynn, and getting an email from her: tahoesnowwolf@netzero.net (Angel Company)
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Distinked Impressions .... Monica of Hambo Stamps found this old company. Distinked Impressions Owner, Richard Reinhardt, now makes rubber for other companies. His phone number is: (804) 266-7691, in case you are looking for someone to press rubber. His new company name is National Marking Products (aka National Seal Works. Some of his stamps may still be available, but just not aggressively marketed anymore. Thanks Monica! - http://www.artstamps.com/
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Diva Rubber ... Barry Sochat writes, "I am curious what ever happend to Diva Rubber out of Northern California (by owner Susan Newell)." Anyone have an answer for Barry?
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D. J. Inkers - http://www.djinkers.com/ Brenda writes, "DJ Inkers is alive & well, I still get their catty in the mail!!! 'Sakmot' adds: "DJ Inkers is still in business, as they were at the San Jose, CA convention in April, 2003." On 9/16/03, Roberta at RSM adds: "Owned by Dianne Hook, P.O. Box 467, Coalville, UT. 84017. (800)325-4890. http://www.djinkers.com -Still going strong."
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D.O.T.S. ... Cheryl reports, "D.O.T.S. changed their name to "Dear To My Heart" and decided to become an angel company." Does anyone know where Dear To My Heart is?? On 8/6/03, Someone who didn't sign their name emailed this: "DOTS became "Close to my Heart" (not 'dear') and they're still in business. http://www.closetomyheart.com/ THANKS ?
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Double D Rubber Stamps....Alive & Well ... http://www.doubledrubberstamps.com/
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Ducks In a Row ... CORRECTION UPDATE 2/12/06 www.ducksinarowrs.com Tami emailed to point out that I had left the 'rs' out of the website URL. THANKS, Tami! For inquiries contact: rsoutlet@aol.com "Ducks in a Row images may be used for personal and commercial use. Use extends to hand reproduction only, unless prior written consent has been obtained."
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Eccentricks .... We’re still here, but we no longer sell art stamps. We just do custom stamps now (see our web site at www.zippystamp.com). If you still have our old catalog, all of the phrase stamps are still available, but none of the designs. Thanks for checking in, it has been a long time. Peggy (6/3/03)
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Effie Glitzfinger ..... 6/8/03: Sue offers this update: "(Kristin Powers was the designer) was sold to Stampotique in Phoenix Arizona several years ago. Kristin moved back to St. Louis and had a couple of children. Don't know if Stampotique is still manufacturing her designs."
UPDATE 5/19/06: Carol Ramsey, owner of Stampotique, emailed today to say that she does carry the Effie Glitzfinger line by artist Kristen Powers. You can see the Effie Glitzfinger, as well as other artist's lines, at www.stampotique.com
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Eglentyne Rubber .... Chris is hoping to find this company with your help. He or she writes: "She had wonderful images. She was going to "take a break" and then disappeared. Did the images go on to someone else?" If you know, please let us know by emailing me. Thanks! 11/16/03..........
REOPING UPDATE 1/8/05:

Embossing Arts...... UPDATE 8/11/05: Info courtesy of Isabelle. Embossing Arts has recently been bought by Auntie Amy Stamps http://www.auntieamy.com/ She has a new catalog out with EA images.
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Emerald City.. IS definitely Out Of Business! 5/15/06: S. got the following email from Angela at RSM: "I am sorry to say that Emerald City has gone out of business. Our notes show that the owner decided in '02 that she couldn't do both the business and her other full time job. She was looking into selling the business or some of the images, but we haven't heard anything about those continuing."
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Evolving Images ... http://www.evolving-images.com/
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Fearless Designs ... NEW OWNER UPDATE 3/10/05: "Fearless Design Rubber Stamps for Teachers has been bought by Nannette and Carolyn of ZimPrints. Same website www.fearlessdesign.com . New contact info: Fearless Designs, 7121 Merrick Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919 Ph: 865/584-9430. Thanks so much! Nannette www.zimprints.com

For Me and My House ... NEW OWNER UPDATE 1/7/05: The rubber stamp company known as "For Me and My House", which was located in Mossyrock, WA, and was owned by my friends Tony and Myrna DeMarco has been purchased by me. The previous owners have decided to venture into other aspects of the scrapbooking industry, and reserve the rights to my images to make a line of matching stickers.
My name is Tina Marie Russell, and I have purchased the company, and changed the name to
"High Hopes Rubber Stamps" (with an ant carrying a rubber tree as the company logo). The company is now located in Sarnia, Ontario, and is in the process of making the website, new catalogues (keeping all the original art, and adding 100's of new images by two new artists).
Our website addy is www.highhopesstamps.com, and should be functional by Feb. 1, 2005....phone is (519) 336-1659, and fax is (519) 336-4960, addy is 169 Napier St., Sarnia, Ont. Canada N7T 6E5. We will be selling both
wholesale and retail, and will remain an angel company. Thanks for the opportunity to update this information!~ Tina Marie.
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Fruit Basket Upset .... Just wanted to know if anyone knows what happened to Fruit Basket Upset? Barb
Can you help Barb? 5/16/04 On 5/26/04, this info came in: "I saw their works on the web with www.stampfrancisco.com FYI, Jam."

UPDATE 3/7/05: "Interesting site you have..... I am the original owner of Fruit Basket, Flying Eye and Ivory Coast. Things have certainly changed quite a bit since I've been out of it. I used to work with Funny Business. They were one of the very first companies back in the late seventies. I worked for them when the silent
partner, Bruce Dearborn, came in to rescue it, just long enough to recoup his investment. I believe it all sat in a cargo container outside the original owners house for quite some time. I don't think
anyone ended up with it. As a side note..... I bought another company that should be on your list "Rubber Brothers" They were one of the first that started back in the 70's. Their catalog was actually a groovy poster, and they advertised in the back of Rolling Stones. They were originally out of Idaho or Montana.... and when one of the original owners moved to Seattle, I bought what was left, some posters and the original art, and engravings. I also was a silent partner in a company called Remarkable, which was a good little company. When I started back in 85, it was really a great thing....
truly had it's own magic, and for the most part, the people and companies that were around were laid back and easy going. There really wasn't such a thing as rubber stamp stores... just the occasional paper goods shop that might devote more than a shelf to these things. You felt lucky if you could get a shop to carry a dozen of them. Part of the excitement was the underground feeling they had. There were far fewer bunnies, hearts and teddy bears back then. RSM, and Stampola were printed on newsprint in black and white, and the craft industry hadn't gotten their mitts on them yet. There was no glitter glue, no fancy accessories, just rubber, ink and paper (as it was meant to be). I left the business for health reasons... and sadly because what had started out as a cool underground art movement with good artists...slowly turned into a money grab and cut-throat business practices.
I think all of us are happy to be out of it, but miss the original spirit of the whole thing. D. K."

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Funny Business .... Judy is wondering whatever happened to the stamp company called Funny Business. Do You know? Please let us know if you do. THANKS! Joan 12/16/04
Cara writes on 8/21/05: "I was trying to find out if the stamp co. Funny Business from Seattle, WA, was ever bought by anyone. I have a stamp here dated 1982...and nothing since then."
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Galactic Graphics ... Anyone know anything??? (Perhaps they are Lost in Space!)
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Gold Thrush Rubber Stamps ... Roberta at RSM writes, "Maureen Thrush was the owner of Gold Thrush Arts. I haven't heard from her in years. I don't know what's become of her company's images or what she's doing now."
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Good Stamps, Stamp Goods ...... Update as of 11/14/04.....Stampo, owner of VivaLasVegasStamps has reported that Good Stamps, Stamp Goods has retired. "Good Stamps Stamp Goods has closed, Joan... the Goods retired. STAMPO" Thanks for the update, Stampo.
UPDATE: 3:19/06 Christi reports that although this company is no longer selling stamps, it is selling paper, all kinds of crating items from all over the world and renting crafting videos! How neat is that? http://www.papergoods.com
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Granny Moon Rubber Stamps...CLOSED..Barb Claytor was the owner and the business was offered for sale several years ago... as far as I know it was never sold and is out of business now. 6/8/03
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Graphic Rubber Stamp Company... Susan Ventura writes, "I have one more for you: Graphic Rubber Stamp Company. It was out of No. Hollywood, CA. Mostly clip art but some very nice original images were in their catalog." .... Does anyone know where this company is now? Judy of dragonhomes found this in her files: 11250 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601.
Phone: 818-762-9443, Fax: 818-762-4251 (If you call and find this to be current, please email me and let us
all know. Thanks! Joan) Thanks, Judy! On 7/24/03 Diane Weber emails this: "Graphic closed its doors some years ago, when some major streets near their Magnolia Blvd shop were undergoing major repaving. Vera Dobbs and her husband still sells stamps on eBay under the screen name "vendibles" I recognized some of the images as ones I have from back in the late '80's, when I worked at a library within lunchtime driving distance. Hope this helps!" THANKS, Diane!!
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G-Rated Rubber Stamps ... This info is offered by Cathy Forehand, and may or may not be current, as it is off of an old stamp she found: Ph: 909-698-0109 ... Thanks, Cathy! 8/31/03... On 9/16/03 Roberta at RSM gave this info: G-Rated Rubber Stamps - 40575 Calif. Oaks #241, Murrieta, CA 92562. (909)698-0109 http://www.gratedstamps.com Advertised in RSM last year.
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Graven Images... No longer listed in Chatanooga, TN, phone directory. No further infomation at this time.
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Great Impressions ... http://www.greatimpressionsstamps.com/ (Angel Company)
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Great Notions ... According to Nancy Ward of Craft Designs, "Great Notions, as far as I can tell, is no longer in business. I checked with Imaginair Stamps (also in ABQ) a couple of years ago, and they had not heard about them in ages." Nancy is the author of several books related to stamping. Her most recent book is "The Complete Guide to Glues & Adhesives." (Other books include: Fabric Painting Made Easy and Stamping Made Easy...Publisher: Krause, who was purchased by North Lights)
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Greenbrier International Inc. 3/11/06 Does anyone have any infomation on this company?
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Green-Eyed Goblin ..... On 5/6/05, Melissa Fletcher wrote: I have enjoyed reading your posting on closed RS companies, even though it is distressing, at least I know what happened. Have you heard anything about Green-Eyed Goblin? They used to offer RS grab bags for $9 in RSM. I sent two checks for $36 to her that were never cashed for 4 grab bags in 2003. I wrote a letter inquiring about my order after a few months and she told me to send another check made out to her at the same address, but nothing. Anyone know anything? Melissa Fletcher
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GRUBB Stamps ... 723 Woodis Ave. Norfolk, Virigina 23510 (804) 625-6769 (This info from Patti, is from an old issue of RSM, so may not be current. 8/20/03) Does anyone have anything more current??
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Guadalupe Fun Rubber Stamps ... Geri in Santa Fe brings us this information: 102 W. San Francisco St. #11, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph:(505) 982-9862 Web site: www.funrubberstamps.com THANKS Geri!! ..... OWNER, Elena (Lee) Kellogg adds, "Guadalupe's, I believe is about 11 years old. I'm the third owner; and I've owned and operated it for 5 years this September(2003). We are a great source for Day of the Dead and Guadalupe stamps. Thank you for the great web page." (You are Most Welcome. Thanks for the update. : ) 11/17/03 .... NEW UPDATE 2/22/05: Just wanted to provide you with some current information on Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps and Our Lady of Rubber. Guadalupe's is still here, most of the current info is listed under Our Lady of Rubber. Many thanks, Lee
Lee Kellogg
Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps
102 West San Francisco St. Suite 11
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-982-9862    www.funrubberstamps.com
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Gumbo Graphics ...... Barry Sochat writes, "Gumbo Graphics in Portland (you had a referrence to Gumball graphics) but it might be Lance Peterson's business. I think it was sold to Stamp-it,Stick-it, Lick-it in Oregon awhile back. Lance went back to school and his wife, who also had a company (GOOD GOOD the Elephant) also ceased to exist." Cheryl Johnson Got this UPDATED infomation and sent it on 7/18/03: Gumbo Graphics is Now owned by Stamp Francisco; Email address: StampFrancisco@mac.com ( Angel Company) On 9/9/03, Roberta at RSM sent this info: Hello Joan, Was just confirmed to me that Gumbo Graphics images do, indeed, now reside at Stamp Francisco. This company moved recently. Here is the new address, plus: Stamp Francisco,   308 S.E. 271st Ct, Camas, WA 98607 ... www.StampFrancisco.com      StampFrancisco@mac.com    THANKS, Roberta!
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Handprints .... Carrie says, "Hand Prints can be reached at 936-760-1785." Judy/dragonhomes sent a website URL that had this info: "Effective June, 2001, Handprints has a new owner. For catalog and ordering information, contact: Ken Gunion ,109 Wroxton Drive, Conroe, TX 77304 or e-mail: KenGunion@msn.com    " Thanks again, Judy! : ) 7/6/03
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Hanson Rubber Stamps .... Anyone know what became of them or where they might be now? 11/17/03
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Hardware Stamping...Patti is hoping you can help her find this company. Do you have info on them? 8/21/03... On 9/16/03 Roberta at RSM sent this info: "Hardware Stamping. I think that's Haveman Hardware. As far as we know, they are out of the rubber stamp business."
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Herbarium ..... Found at www.Herbarium.com
Correction: Xina of KerchunkRubber Stamping writes:
*" I have one correction to your list. Herbarium.com has nothing to do with the former Herbarium rubber stamp company, which was owned by my good friend's sister, Rhonda. She went back to teaching." Rhonda herself writes, "Hi, yep went back to teaching! Having a great time! Don't know anything about any other company called Herbarium. There is a botanical herbarium products company out there somewhere selling things for running a plant storage herbarium. Not sure what other company you are talking about though. Thanks for your interest. Rhonda" 6/19/03
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Hippo Heart ... According to Doris, "Hippo Heart went out of business about 2 years ago." Barbara adds, "I used to go to Hippo Heart everytime we went to the Bay Area. About two years ago (in March) I got an email that they were closing and selling everything. They didn't not say if anyone was buying their line." 6/21/03
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Hi-Tech Rubber Stamps .... "There is a stamp company I have been looking for that carries dog breeds it is called Hi-Tech. I have not been able to find it anywhere. Could you help? I would really appreciate it. Thank you. Susanna" Can anyone help Susanna? 11/17/03
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Hooks Lines & Inkers 3/11/06 Does anyone have any information in this company?
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House-Mouse Designs ... UPDATE 4/6/06 House Mouse stamps are available at www.house-mouse.com I have been getting a catalog from them for a long time! Love your site.....LOVE the music....thank you so much.
Pam (THANKS, Pam! : )
http://www.house-mouse.com/html/index.cgi ... Ph: 800-242-6423
UPDATE 12/01/05: Leigh writes, "House Mouse designs went to Stampabilities (owned by Hobby Lobby)
1/19/05 Thanks Bev!

Previous Info on House-Mouse: "House Mouse' stamps are now being sold by www.stampabilities.com .... Alice reports, "The Alesa Baker line of Stampa Rosa has been picked up by Impression Obsession in Williamsburg, VA. The owner's name is Mitra Friant, and she's very nice." http://www.impression-obsession.com/

Wendy updates the above info with: "Stampa Rosa - Creative Beginnnings inexplicably dropped this line. So it's still in limbo." 11/17/03
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HubbaHubbaRubba ... Anyone know anything???
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(Hundred) 100 Proof Press ... Alive & Well http://www.100proofpress.com/
Owner, Ann, recently added Detailed & a•Muse•ing Rubber Stamps to her company. Ann says of the two purchases, "In both cases the owners were burnt out on running a small side business in addition to more regular (i.e. profitable) jobs. The plates from Detailed were being used as a coffee table when I approached them, and Diane Muse was still filling the occasional order, but not advertising or promoting her business." Ann adds, "100 Proof Press is a good home for lost images."
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Ichiyo Art Center..... Inkerdoodler2 writes, "Itcheio Arts specializes in Asian papers and they still advertise in many stamp magazines.... Lisa corrects the spelling, "Ichiyo Art Center in Atlanta." (With either spelling, why do I feel the need to scratch? : ) IGNORE me!!) http://www.ichiyoart.com/ns/home.html
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Imaginaire .... On 2/24/05 Dawn writes: "I am looking for military helicopter stamps from this company, but the website doesn't seem to be working, and their email address is invalid as well. Any word on this company? Dawn N."
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Inkadinkado ...... http://www.inkadinkado.com/ ...." We started small, selling a modest selection of stamps to a limited market, and have developed into an industry leader for quality, innovative product development, and customer service worldwide." .... Inky After Dark is part of Inkadinkado
History update from original owner of Inkadinkado, 4/14/05: "Just found your website....fun to read about old friends and companies! A BRIEF history of Inkadinkado may interest you. I started IDD in the late 70's with the goal of it becoming profitable enough to support my stamping habit. In 1992 the company had 62 full time employees. I sold it to Ron Gelb and then left the building. Ron died a couple of years ago and the company was sold to Dimensions. You're correct that IDD purchased Flim-Flam. We owned its huge catalog of classic designs, but I doubt that the current owners of IDD are even aware of that. Happy trails, Karen Richards"
UPDATE 8/11/05: Inkadinkado now carries PSX - announced in Feb 05 at CHA in Atlanta, according to Nancy.

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Inkers Away... 11/3/04 ... Chris is interested in finding out what became of Inkers Away. "They were located somewhere in northern California. They used to do conventions because I bought stamps from them at Grapevine. This would be 5 or more years ago, but they still had a website up for a long time."

Inklusions ..... Kendal F. is looking for inklusions. Do you know where they are now? Judy/dragonhomes offers this from her files: P.O.Box 435, North Bend, OR 97459. Fax: 541-267-7478 (If you find this to be current, please let me know. Thanks. Joan) 7/6/03 UPDATE 2/16/06: Jennifer emailed to let us all know that she send a check for a catalog to the address listed here, and it was returned to her, so obviously, it is no longer a good address. Thanks for the update, Jennifer. Jennifer is a psychology teacher, whose student and she loved the psych sayings Inklusions used to have, and would LOVE to know if anyone knows of any other company that might have some.

Inky Antics ... www.inkyantics.com
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Ivory Coast ... Now Owned by Stamp Francisco ... www.stampfrancisco.com
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'JoanWearDesigns' ....... www.stampingsensations.com
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Just For Fun ... http://www.jffstamps.com/Welcome.asp Thanks, Inkifingers, who sent me this link and says she has seen 'Just For Fun' at the Greenville, SC stamp conventions ..... Tera Holland in FL adds, "Rick and Debby Drabik sold their store in Clearwater (Planet Rubber) to concentrate on making rubber stamps and hosting conventions in Florida. StampFest Orlando is coming up June 28-29, 2003 and StampFest By the Bay is held in Clearwater in February.
StampFest website: www.stampfest.com
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Kalligraphika .... Roberta at RSM sends this info: "Our advertising manager said that the owner, Sherri, also had a company called Rubber Farm. He thinks she still receives mail from RSM. He uses this address: P.O.Box 501, Maumee, OH 43537. Here is a phone number he has (419) 382-8445. If it doesn't go through, check on the area code." (11/16/03)

UPDATE 12/3/04: Mary Kay writes, "This company has been sold, just this week!. Purchased by Scottish Borders: HOME PAGE   Hope this helps someone find these images. They have great ones.
Mary Kay de la Fuente" (Owner of Stamp Camp Rubber Stamps - Where Art Meets Rubber )..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Karv'd ... (Note: also see Carv'd) CLOSED ... UPDATE 2/13/06 "I noticed someone asked about "Carv'ed". I think they're talking about
"Karv'd", a company started by Katherine McKearn in the early/mid 90s. She moved to Denmark for a year or so and closed the business. I think she's back in the States now, but I haven't been able to track her down. Last I knew, she was retaining ownership of all designs in case she ever wanted to start the business again. Would love to contact Kathy, if anyone knows where she is. Celine " (Kathy, contact Celine at spike2000@wowway.com)
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Kate Cartwright     ........    http://www.katecartwright.com/
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Katiebug...UPDATE: 4/8/06 www.Katiebugstamps.com    I was reading over your "Whatever Became    of" list, and someone was wondering about the location of Katiebug. I have visited a web site, which has some cute images. I imagine that is the same one. I just love your site, and visit it                                often. Sherry                            THANKS, Sherry!! Joan
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KeyholeArts ... Mary emailed on 1/6/05: "Her site is up but, says something like "Closed Until Further Notice" .. Maybe someone knows what the plan is. Thanks so much! Mary"
http://www.keyholearts.com/
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Lasting Impressions with Panache... Inkerdoodler2 reports, "LIWP, they do a HUGE business through e-bay and lots of shows. They are located in Massachusetts." ..... Denyse, owner Lasting Impressions with Panache (LIWP) reports, "we are alive an kicking and doing 23 conventions a year." 6/3/03 ..... Judy/dragonhomes send this info: http://www.lasimppan.com/ (Can't image Why the Owner didn't offer this info!!) THANKS, again, Judy!!! : )
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